Tender

GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication

MOD, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)

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Tender

11 May 2020 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence's Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) based in Bristol is seeking bids for the fabrication of a steel interface frame for an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system. This tender, titled "GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication," falls under the category of deck-fabrication work with a total value of £113,000. The deadline for interested suppliers to notify the authority, in order to receive a Request for Quote (RFQ), is 25th May 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 15th June 2020 and concludes on 14th August 2020, with delivery required in the South West region of the UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with active solicitations for proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in fabrication and engineering services within the maritime sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing durable, portable structures for marine applications would be well-positioned to compete. The project requires suppliers to possess capabilities in meeting both static and dynamic load specifications, making it ideal for businesses that specialise in custom manufacturing for marine environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication

Notice Description

The Salvage & Marine Operations Team, part of UK MOD, has a requirement for the manufacturing of a steel interface frame in accordance with a detailed specification and engineering drawing pack to enable the mounting of a containerised autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system onto the aft deck of a chartered vessel. The load bearing frame is required to meet the static and dynamic forces exerted by the motions of a vessel in a seaway and when the AUV launch & recovery system is in its deployed configuration. The frame should be portable, capable of being lifted into position by crane and secured in position by means of standard container fittings. Additional Information - This requirement is being met by issuing Requests for Quotes (RFQ) from a shortlist of suppliers and any other suppliers wishing to participate. The Authority shall invite a minimum of three suppliers to tender for this requirement. Suppliers interested in receiving an RFQ should notify Beth.Weaver101@mod.gov.uk via email by 17:00 on 25th May 2020. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba135ad8-c178-49f1-a6a1-a5e8066e885a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d66fab7-3a9b-4a0b-b88d-3481205d0c54
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45255400 - Fabrication work

45262423 - Deck-fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2020 - 14 Aug 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MOD, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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